I’m not sure most people would just want to walk around with me in a place they’ve never been and know little or nothing about.  And like most places I’ve been, it’s the same in Marseille.  Everything is old….with a bit of modernized indoors.

A lovely mall that doesn’t stand out of place with the old architecture.  It’s very creative in it’s inside design.  It’s 3 floors….but it has a mezzanine (if that the right choice of words) that is between the floors….it’s the food court!

Restrooms are available near by for 60 cents.  Pay for the poop!

I think I know why you have to pay for the restroom.  The sewer system is antiquated.  You can actually walk down some of the streets and smell the sewer gas on the sidewalks.  I’m not talking about the smell you experience after taking a dump….this is a gas.  No worry, it won’t render anyone unconscious or make anyone sick, it’s just a gas.  And it’s not overbearing.

But!!!!  This is a lovely place.

From above….

The place I called home during my stay was on this side of the Ferris Wheel (the mid lower left side of the photo).  

That’s not a carnival….it’s on the waterfront and there are vendors surrounding it.  Nor is it a regular Ferris Wheel that we see in the U.S. at the State Fairs, carnivals, etc.  Each Seating Compartment is enclosed!!!  And it’s large, at best guestimate the seating compartment is probably double the size most American’s are familiar with.   So, during the cold months it’s still a neat ride.  It must be pricey too…..they take credit cards.

I need a I Love Marseille bumper sticker….hehehehe

Absolutely ‘Magnificent’ views from above….way above. The portion in view I didn’t get to go visit. Gives me something to look forward to during my next visit! Yeah, I want to return. But, I’m thinking for a return during season to experience a different atomosphere.

One of the things that’s hard about visits such as this is that the airports are way out of the city vicinity area which makes it rather expensive to drive to by taxi. The trip from the airport in Marseille to my temporary home for 3 weeks was $60 U.S.!!!

We were very fortunate to stay in the old part of Marseille where the fishermen would bring in their catch…. But for me it was the boats that I would get to photograph.

My photography seemed to take a leap in the quality here, less touristy photos and a bit more character and artsy.

The sidewalk cafe’s were just so romantic. I’ve yet to visit Paris which I will a bit later briefly.

And of course there was the famous street artist… I’ve goose bumps, experiencing this was like out of a tour magazine from years gone by that touched me with its romanticism.

I’d really love to spend a year touring thru France….to experience its diversity and yet a single line of culture from food, wine to art.

Don’t pass up the chance to explore Marseille given the chance. Heck, don’t leave it to ‘chance’ make it on ‘purpose’.

I’ve a bit more….

Peace, love and beaches,

John

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